School of Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Humanities and Social Studies – Atharva University
About the School

The Atharva School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning environment for students who want to understand people, societies, cultures, communication, and the changing world around them. Our programmes combine strong academic foundations with practical exposure, critical thinking, research, creativity, and real-world engagement.
Students explore diverse areas such as psychology, sociology, literature, media, communication, public policy, culture, and human behaviour. Through classroom learning, workshops, field visits, projects, internships, discussions, and industry interaction, they develop the knowledge and skills needed to build meaningful careers across social, cultural, media, research, and public-facing sectors.
At Atharva, we encourage students to question, analyse, communicate, and create with purpose—preparing them to become thoughtful professionals, responsible citizens, and confident leaders in an increasingly connected world.

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12 Specialised Labs
Industry-Integrated Curriculum
Active Research Centre
100% Placement Assistance
International Collaborations
Programmes Offered
BA in Psychology UG
Candidates should have passed Std XII with Minimum 45% aggregate for General Category (40% for reserved categories) from any recognized Board 🕐 3 Years
BA in English UG
Candidates should have passed Std XII with Minimum 45% aggregate for General Category (40% for reserved categories) from any recognized Board 🕐 3 Years
BA in Economics UG
Candidates should have passed Std XII with Minimum 45% aggregate for General Category (40% for reserved categories) from any recognized Board 🕐 3 Years
BA in Media and Communication UG
Passed 12th grade with a minimum of 45% aggregate40% aggregate for reserved category candidatesFrom a recognized board 🕐 3 Years
BA in Political Science UG
Candidates should have passed Std XII with Minimum 45% aggregate for General Category (40% for reserved categories) from any recognized Board 🕐 4 Years
MA in Psychology PG
Graduate with Psychology as a subject or elective in Graduation. 🕐 2 Years
MA in English PG
Graduate with English as a subject or elective in Graduation. 🕐 2 Years
MA in Economics PG
Graduate with Economics as subject or electives in Graduation 🕐 2 Years
MA in Political Science PG
Graduate with Political Science as a subject or elective in Graduation. 🕐 2 Years
Ph. D. Doctoral
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. Programme must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Applicants must have completed a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade.
OR
Applicants who have completed an M.Phil. Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade are also eligible to apply.
🕐 3 Years
Curriculum Overview
Semester 1–2
  • Introduction to Humanities
  • Indian Society and Culture
  • Communication Skills
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Academic Writing
Semester 3–4
  • Sociology and Social Institutions
  • Political Science and Governance
  • Research Methodology
  • Media and Communication Studies
  • Human Behaviour and Development
Semester 5–6
  • Social Psychology
  • Public Policy and Administration
  • Gender Studies
  • Culture, Identity and Society
  • Data Analysis for Social Sciences
Semester 7–8
  • Contemporary Social Issues
  • Community Engagement Project
  • Research Dissertation
  • Industry Internship
  • Elective Specialisation
Placements & Careers
92%
Placement Rate
₹5.5 LPA
Avg Package
NGOs
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CAREER PATHS

Social Researcher Psychologist Counsellor Journalist Content Writer Public Relations Executive Social Worker Policy Analyst

OUR RECRUITERS

Tata Trusts Teach For India UNICEF CRY Times Group NDTV Edelman Kantar
Campus & Facilities
Humanities Classroom Student Discussion Session University Library
50+
Faculty Members
6
Research & Learning Centres
20+
Cultural & Social Events
75+
Community Engagement Projects